Liverpool and Nigeria U-21 forward, Taiwo Awoniyi yesterday join KAA Gent on a season-long loan deal, after signing a long-term contract extension with Liverpool.
In a statement released by the club last Night, the Nigerian is expected to continue his development away from Liverpool, as they continue to monitor his progress. The statement says:
Awoniyi originally moved to Anfield from the Imperial Soccer Academy in his homeland of Nigeria in the summer of 2015.
The 20-year-old, who has represented Nigeria at U17, U20 and U23 levels, has had loan spells with FSV Frankfurt, NEC Nijmegen and Royal Excel Mouscron in the last three seasons.
KAA Gent finished fourth in the Belgian top-flight last term, securing a berth in the final round of Europa League qualification.
Their season begins on Friday night with a trip to Standard Liege.